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Legislative formal proceeding on Monday, 9 December 1996, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare.

Succession to the Crown Bill (HL) 1996/97

Succession to the Crown. Lords motion that Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that HM may allow that Her undoubted Prerogative and interest may not stand in the way of consideration by Parliament of any measure providing for the removal of any distinction between sexes in determining the succession to the Crown. Agreed to on division (74 to 53).

Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
576 c871-2 
Session
1996-97
Procedure
Addresses to the Crown
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Related items
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL) 1996/97
Wednesday, 12 February 1997
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects
Equality Gender Monarchy Succession
Legislation
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL) 1996/97